The Syrian Conflict’s Two-Year Anniversary: Syria By The Numbers

A man reacts as he sits in rubble at a site hit on Friday by what activists said was a Scud missile in Aleppo's Ard al-Hamra neighbourhood, February 23, 2013. Photo: REUTERS/ Muzaffar Salman

March 15, 2013 -- the Ides of March -- marked not only the 2,057th anniversary of Julius Caesar's death, but also the second anniversary of the commencement of the civil war now tearing Syria apart. Here’s a look at the conflict's toll so far, by the numbers.

12: Minimum number of countries that directly or indirectly support Syria's current government, according to a new report published by Human Rights First titled “Enablers of the Syrian Conflict.” According to the report, these countries, or private entities within them, include Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Angola, South Africa, Georgia, Lebanon, Cypress, the UAE, Italy, and Germany.

50,000: Number of Revolutionary Guard troops that Israel claims Iran has sent to fight on Assad's behalf.

A white Fiat van rammed into pedestrians outside enjoying a late afternoon stroll on Las Ramblas in Barcelona on Thursday killing at least 13 people and leaving hundreds injured. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack.